Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production
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Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production Course
Introduction:
The focus of this course is to offer a comprehensive understanding of the primary water handling systems commonly encountered in upstream (exploration and production) operations, both onshore and offshore. It covers a wide range of topics, including the chemistry behind prevalent water-related issues such as mineral scales, corrosion, bacteria, and oily water. Theoretical and practical aspects of these problems will be examined.
The course also delves into produced water treatment equipment and typical water quality specifications, providing insights into water injection and disposal systems. Through an exercise, participants will have the opportunity to identify and analyze typical system problems, applying the knowledge acquired to propose effective solutions. Emphasis will be placed on comprehending and resolving operational challenges related to process equipment.
Course Objectives:
YOU WILL LEARN
- The basics of oilfield water chemistry
- How to monitor and control corrosion, scale, and bacterial growth in produced water and water injection/disposal systems
- How to implement system surveillance programs to detect potential problems before system damage occurs
- About produced (oily) water treatment options and related treatment equipment
- How to use the knowledge gained to identify typical system problems and be able to propose solutions
Who Should Attend?
Managers, engineers, chemists, and operators need to understand water-related problems in oil and gas production and their solutions.
Course Outlines:
- Water chemistry fundamentals
- Water sampling and analysis
- Water formed scales
- Corrosion control
- Water treatment microbiology
- Produced water discharge/disposal and treatment principles
- Produced water treating equipment –theory of operation, advantages and disadvantages, and the importance of oil droplet size
- Water injection and disposal systems – theory of operation, corrosion, scale, and biological control
- Case study